SJK vs HJK Prediction 18 June 2016

11:07 17.06.16

SJK take on visitors HJK in round 15 of Finland Veikkausliiga. The match will be played at Seinajoen keskuskentta Stadium on Saturday, June 18th.

SJK are the league winners of last season but this year results aren’t that impressive as the hosts of the match have gained only 17 points after 13 matches with negative 9-15 goal difference. The champions are currently six in the standings. SJK failed the start of the season but they are gaining their best shape back, taking six wins in their last 10 matches with two draws and two defeats. Six home matches gained the team 12 points as SJK won their recent four clashes at home ground with 5-1 aggregate score.

HJK failed last season and finished only third but now they are proving their true level and have a lead in the league with 28 points after 14 matches. The visiting side scored 24 and allowed 14 goals so far. However, we should note that the team failed to win any of their last three matches, recording two wins and one draw. HJK played 7 games on the road and recorded 9 points with negative 6-8 goal difference.

HJK is one of the leading teams in the country and they have advantage in the head-to-head between the teams. Moreover, they have already recorded one win at home this season, 2-1. However, we should expect the hosts to avoid a defeat in this match taking into consideration results the opponents show in recent matches. The hosts are in solid shape while the league leaders are suffering a setback.